This document provides suggestions for how school librarians can be leaders in promoting technology use. It recommends that librarians promote 1:1 device initiatives, lead digital citizenship training, co-teach technology skills in classrooms, and try new technologies. Specific strategies discussed include creating a positive culture around discovery and sharing information, focusing on authentic learning through student-chosen topics, helping teachers develop technology lesson plans, and ensuring students build skills applicable to college and careers. The document also lists resources like BookCreator, Canva, and Scratch that can enable exceptional classroom projects.

1. Unleashing
Technology in
the Library
Deanna Burnett
Library Media Specialist
Fayette County Public Schools
Deanna.burnett@fayette.kyschools.us

2. The Library
What does technology look like in
your library?
Do you have computers that students can
access?
What technologies can students and teachers
access and take out of the library?
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3. The library is the
main hub of
information
Research should begin here.
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4. How can you be a leader in
technology?
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5. * Promote and support 1:1
implementations
* Lead Digital citizenship
* Brainstorm creative
technology ideas – be
resourceful
* Co-teach – get into the
classrooms
* Don’t be afraid to try
something new
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6. Enable Students to be Self-
Motivated Learners
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Students do this naturally!

7. Every librarian loves…
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C : Creating culture
A : Authentic learning
T : Teachers with
technology strategies
S : Students with skills

8. C : Creating Culture
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Perception is reality.
Building knowledge.
-Using reliable resources.
Nurture a love of discovery.
-Let students share what they find.
-May lead to unique opportunities.
What you value, they will value. Positive mindset.
-Y.U.R.T.

9. Y.U.R.T. – Your Undivided Research Time
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10. A : Authentic Learning
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Keep students engaged.
-Let students choose their topics.
Help students learn more about the world around
them.
-Is social media telling us the truth?
Clear misconceptions.
-Where did they find that information?

11. T : Teachers with Technology Strategies
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Share strategies and projects.
Keep the same goals.
Co-teach – take the technology into their space.
-Show them how to use it.
Keep the resources coming, be willing to help.
Encourage teachers to share ideas with each other.

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13. S : Students with Skills
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College and Career Ready
-Build skills for life.
-We are constantly learning
-More colleges are “online.”
Learn to share information
-Share information in a variety of ways
-Encourage creative students
-Have a rubric!

14. Empowering Ideas for
Exceptional Classroom
Projects
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15. Keep Your Resources
Simple.
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16. Resources we use:
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• Infobits
• Kentucky Virtual Library
• KET Education

17. Projects:
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www.bookcreator.com

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https://read.bookcreator.com/library/-LZud887uc_DyWzaF92X
Co-teaching with Mrs. Snowden

21. Google!
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Make a brochure
Make a slideshow
Create a flyer

22. Canva
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23. Adobe Spark
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24. Powtoon
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25. Scratch
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26. Minecraft
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27. Storybird
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28. Retell a Story with Memes
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Thank you!